TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Is Jared Lee Loughner (LAWF'-nur) mentally competent to plead guilty to the Tucson shooting rampage? His appearance at a hearing today could go a long way toward answering that question amid reports of a deal where he gets a life sentence. Attorneys will have to prove to a judge that Loughner, who is being forcibly medicated, understands what's going on.